Roman History and Society Concepts

The video explores the history of Ancient Rome from its foundation in 753 BC to its fall in 476 AD. It covers the transition from monarchy to republic, the social structure, and the expansion of the Roman Empire. Key events include the founding by Romulus and Remus, the establishment of the republic, the Punic Wars, and the rise of the empire under Augustus. The video concludes with the division of the empire and the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

Who were the legendary founders of Rome?

• Romulus and Remus

• Julius Caesar and Augustus

• Nero and Caligula

• Hannibal and Scipio

Which class in Roman society was composed of nobles and landowners?

• Clients

• Slaves

• Plebeians

• Patricians

What was the role of the Roman Senate during the Monarchy?

• To collect taxes

• To lead the army

• To assist the king and veto laws

• To declare wars

During the Roman Republic, who were the two main leaders of the government?

• Consuls

• Senators

• Dictators

• Praetors

What was the primary cause of the social struggles during the Roman Republic?

• Invasions by Germanic tribes

• Conflicts between patricians and plebeians

• Economic crises

• Religious disputes

Which territories did Rome conquer during the Republic?

• Egypt and Mesopotamia

• Península Ibérica, Greece, and Carthage

• Gaul and Britannia

• Persia and India

Who formed the First Triumvirate in 60 BCE?

• Pompey, Crassus, and Julius Caesar

• Augustus, Mark Antony, and Lepidus

• Nero, Caligula, and Claudius

• Romulus, Remus, and Tarquin

What was a key factor in the success of the Roman Empire?

• Its vast navy

• Its professional and disciplined army

• Its alliances with neighboring tribes

• Its advanced technology

What major administrative change did Emperor Theodosius implement?

• He moved the capital to Ravenna

• He divided the empire into East and West

• He introduced a new currency

• He abolished the Senate

When did the Western Roman Empire officially fall?

• 476 CE

• 1453 CE

• 410 CE

• 395 CE